Surgical Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Specialties Referral Center•Town of Princetown, NY

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Veterinary Specialties Referral Center is a doctor-owned surgical specialty hospital located in Pattersonville, NY. We are currently looking to add a surgical veterinary assistant to our team. This person will join our surgical assistant team who works side by side with our surgeons and licensed veterinary technicians ensuring patient support as appropriate, sterilizing surgical instruments, infection control, and other general support duties. If you are motivated to provide stellar customer service to our clients and treat our patients with compassion in an environment that is committed to their best care, then we might be the right place for you!

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years in a veterinary hospital setting (required)
High School Diploma or equivalent required
Proficiency in safe handling and restraint of canine and feline patients
Strong understanding of veterinary terminology, surgical procedures, instrumentation, sterilization, and aseptic technique
Ability to assist with anesthesia and patient preparation with strong attention to detail
Excellent multitasking and prioritization skills in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication and teamwork abilities
Calm, composed, and capable of critical thinking under pressure
Flexible, adaptable, and committed to continuous learning and professional growth

Nice To Haves

Surgical or operating room experience preferred
Veterinary Assistant Certification preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

Safely restrain and handle patients for technicians who are preparing dogs for surgery
Assist with diagnostic testing, treatments, and anesthetic induction
Prepare, clean, and maintain operating rooms, instruments, and surgical equipment
Scrub in and provide intraoperative support while maintaining strict aseptic technique
Communicate effectively with team members and relay critical patient updates